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Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing man who was last seen at a gym in Westchester.  White Plains resident Fernando Manon, age 69, was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 5:45 p.m. in Harrison at the Lifetime Fitness located at 1 Westchester Park Dr., Harrison Police announced.  Manon, who suffers from dementia, was on foot and was seen headed in the direction of westbound Westchester Avenue. He has no access to a vehicle or cell phone.  Anyone with any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Harrison Police at …
Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Westchester Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Westchester
Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Westchester Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man from Westchester who has been missing for several days. Luis Machado, age 79, went missing from the area of 2 Father Finian Sullivan Dr. in Yonkers on Friday, Aug. 18, Yonkers Police announced on Monday, Aug. 21.  Machado suffers from the early stages of dementia, police added.  He is described as a Hispanic man who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, and black boots, according to authorities.  Anyone who sees Machado or has any information regardi…
Missing Man From Westchester Found Missing Man From Westchester Found
Missing Man From Westchester Found New Update: Campos-Tovar has been located, Yonkers Police announced.  Original Report: Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man from Westchester who suffers from dementia.  Jacinto Campos-Tovar, age 84, was last seen in Yonkers in the area of 193 Elm St. on Sunday, May 14, according to Yonkers Police.  Campos-Tovar, who suffers from dementia, is described as a Hispanic man with white hair who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a black hat and navy blue shirt.  Anyone with information regarding&nbs…
Westchester Caseworker Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client Westchester Caseworker Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client
Westchester Caseworker Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client A Westchester County caseworker who resides in Connecticut faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman suffering from dementia whom she had been taking care of.  Fairfield County resident Chantel Chenault, age 46, of Danbury, was indicted on multiple charges on Friday, March 24 for stealing from the elderly woman under her care in Westchester, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  According to officials from James's office, Chenault became the woman's caseworker in 2017 and was employed with the Westch…
Man With Dementia Rescued After Leaving Family Car, Disappearing In Westchester Man With Dementia Rescued After Leaving Family Car, Disappearing In Westchester
Man With Dementia Rescued After Leaving Family Car, Disappearing In Westchester A man who went missing in Westchester was rescued with the help of police departments in multiple municipalities.  On Saturday, Feb. 18 around 2 p.m., the Yonkers Police Department received a report that an elderly man suffering from dementia had left a car on Strathmore Road and had disappeared after walking away from family members.  After learning that he had last been seen walking towards the Bronx River Parkway and receiving a description of him and the clothes he was wearing, Yonkers PD then alerted the Westchester County Police Department of the case.  Soon, the …
K9 Officer Finds Missing Man In Freezing Temperatures In Westchester K9 Officer Finds Missing Man In Freezing Temperatures In Westchester
K9 Officer Finds Missing Man In Freezing Temperatures In Westchester Tragedy was avoided when a K9 officer was able to track down an elderly man who went missing in Northern Westchester in freezing conditions.  On Saturday, Dec. 24, around 1:45 a.m., police in Peekskill received a call from a man who said his 75-year-old father with Parkinson’s Disease and possible early stages of dementia had wandered from his home at the Society Hill II complex.  The man also reported that his father had last been seen hours earlier and was only wearing slippers, jeans, and a sweatshirt, which left him vulnerable to the freezing temperatures that hovere…
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old New York Man Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old New York Man
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 72-Year-Old New York Man Police have issued a silver alert for a missing 72-year-old New York man. Long Island resident Jean Labossiere was last seen at his home on Wilson Boulevard in Central Islip at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. He is described as being bald and between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-6 and between 215 to 220 pounds, with brown eyes, SCPD said.  Police said Labossiere was last seen wearing a navy blue jacket, black shoes, and dark-colored pants. Labossiere has dementia, police said. He has gone missing before and was previously located near…
Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week
Missing Former NYU Professor Found After Nearly A Week A former adjunct professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering who suffers from dementia and was reported missing by his family has been located at a Manhattan hospital. Suryanarayan “Suri” Hegde, age 76, was last seen at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23 at his Manhattan apartment before being reported missing by his family the following day. Hegde, who suffers from dementia, but was still capable of getting out of the house and finding his way home, was reportedly found at Harlem Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 27 after a near weeklong search. During the search, a Goo…
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman
New York State Police Searching For Missing 78-Year-Old Woman New York State Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 78-year-old woman. Rita Wilson was last seen at about 7:30 a.m. at her home in the Clinton County town of Redford, which is about 22 miles from Plattsburgh, police said.  State Police said Wilson has dementia, and her family is concerned for her welfare. She was last seen wearing a red jacket with the word "Cortland" on it, blue jeans and loafers. She is described as being 5-foot-3 and 128 pounds, authorities said. State Police asked anyone with information to contact authorities at 518-873-2777. Share this story by…
Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say
Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say A confused 86-year-old wrong-way driver made it 18 miles navigating his way driving the wrong way in opposing traffic before ultimately safely coming to a stop in the region with an assist from State Police in Sullivan County. At approximately 3 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, New York State Police Troop F received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving the wrong way on State Route 17 in the area of Hancock in Delaware County. In total, police said that they received approximately 30 phone calls regarding the wrong-way driver, though none were able to give an adequate description of the vehicle,…
COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections COVID-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections
Covid-19: Study Reveals Who's Most At Risk For Breakthrough Infections Researchers have identified groups of vaccinated people who may be the most at risk for suffering severe outcomes from COVID-19 breakthrough infections. According to a report from Medical News Today, the study looked at more than 6 million people who have received one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.  One of the paper's co-authors, Dr. Aziz Sheikh, said only a small number of the more than 5 million people who received two vaccine doses remained at risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death after being vaccinated. "We saw relatively few deaths in individuals wh…
Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through 'Project LifeSaver' Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through 'Project LifeSaver'
Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through 'Project LifeSaver' Police investigators in Westchester were able to track down a missing, vulnerable woman using “LifeSaver” technology, officials announced. Members of the New Rochelle Police Department received a report shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from a woman who said that her elderly mother, who suffers from dementia, had left their home and gone missing. The investigation found that the woman - whose name has not been released - had been missing since approximately 6 a.m. that morning. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the woman was enrolled in the Project LifeSaver Pro…
Woman Reported Missing In Westchester Woman Reported Missing In Westchester
Woman Reported Missing In Westchester An alert has been issued for a missing 79-year-old woman in Westchester who may be in need of medical attention. The Yonkers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down Loyola Forde, who suffers from dementia and has been reported missing by friends and family. Police said that Forde was last seen in the area of 450 Walnut St. in Yonkers wearing a white sweater, a brown shirt, and checkered pants. Officials noted that Forde suffers from dementia and could possibly be near the water or an area train station. No other descriptive information was provided. Anyone wi…
Man Who Went Missing In Region Has Been Found Man Who Went Missing In Region Has Been Found
Man Who Went Missing In Region Has Been Found Update: A man who went missing in the region has been found. Sullivan County resident Ronald Murray, age 77,  had last been seen on Hillside Drive in Woodbourne at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 driving a 2014 orange Ford Fusion Early Friday evening, July 23, authorities announced he has been located. Original report: Seen him? Or this car?  An alert has been issued for a missing, man from the region who has not been seen in nearly 24 hours. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating vulnerable Sullivan County r…
COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says COVID-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
Covid-19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Man Reported Missing In Westchester Alert Issued For Vulnerable Man Reported Missing In Westchester
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Man Reported Missing In Westchester Seen him? An alert has been issued by police in Westchester who are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 62-year-old man who was reported missing by his family and may be in need of medical aid. Sylvester Luke, who suffers from dementia and may be unsure of his name or address, was reported missing in Yonkers on Tuesday, April 6, police announced, after last being seen in the area of St. John’s Hospital on North Broadway. Luke was described as being 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 180 pounds. At the time he was last seen, Luke was wearing a long-sleeved navy blue shirt with stri…
Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through Bracelet-Size Device Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through Bracelet-Size Device
Missing, At-Risk Person In Westchester Found Through Bracelet-Size Device Police investigators in Westchester were able to track down a missing, vulnerable, 62-year-old woman using “LifeSaver” technology, officials announced. Members of the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a Watkins Place residence shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, where there was a report of a missing woman who suffers from dementia. The investigation found that the woman - whose name has not been released - had been missing since approximately 6 a.m. that morning. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said that the woman was enrolled in the Project LifeSaver Program, an…
Alert Issued For 85-Year-Old Westchester Man Reported Missing Again Alert Issued For 85-Year-Old Westchester Man Reported Missing Again
Alert Issued For 85-Year-Old Westchester Man Reported Missing Again An alert has been issued by police in Westchester as they attempt to locate a missing 85-year-old man who may be in need of medical attention. The Yonkers Police Department sent out an alert for Gillen Hiles, who was last seen on Central Park Avenue in the city on Monday, March 8. Police noted that Hines is known to frequent the Bronx, suffers from dementia, and has previously gone missing and was located in Plainfield, New Jersey. When he was last seen, Hines was wearing blue jeans, brown shoes, and police noted that he has a cut on his nose with stitches. Hines has been described as bei…
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man
Alert Issued For Missing Westchester Man An alert has been issued by police in Westchester as they look to locate a vulnerable 89-year-old man who has been reported missing. The Yonkers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding Angel Roman, who suffers from dementia, only speaks Spanish, and was reported missing at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Roman was last seen in the area of 78 Stratton St. in Yonkers wearing a black sweater with a blue shirt, and khaki pants. Police described Roman as being 5-foot-6 weighing approximately 148 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts has been a…
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Update: A 75-year-old man who went missing has been located him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday night, Feb. 25, Suffolk County Police announced Pappalardi had been located, unharmed Original report: A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who …
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found Click here for an updated story: Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. Pappalardi spoke with his wife via telephone at approximately 6:30 p.m. that day and indicated he was in Massapequa, however, he failed to return home that nig…
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who went missing has been found dead, state police said. Marlene Pesekow, who had dementia and was classified as a vulnerable adult, went missing on foot in Sullivan County from the Jeffersonville Adult home, located at 4806 Route 52 in Jeffersonville, at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to state police.  She was located deceased late Tuesday evening. State police said there appears to be no foul play in her death. The investigation is ongoing. 
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Dead Update: A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who went missing has been found dead, state police said. Marlene Pesekow, who had dementia and was classified as a vulnerable adult, went missing on foot in Sullivan County from the Jeffersonville Adult home, located at 4806 Route 52 in Jeffersonville, at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to state police.  She was located deceased late Tuesday evening. State police said there appears to be no foul play in her death. The investigation is ongoing.  Original report: A 74-year-old upper Hudson Valley woman who…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing Westchester Woman Found Missing Westchester Woman Found
Missing Westchester Woman Found Update: A 68-year-old woman who went missing in Westchester has been found. Shirley Thompson, of Tarrytown had last been seen at the Sheridan Hotel on White Plains Road in Tarrytown at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. She was located by Greenburgh Town Police while walking her dog in Yonkers, the New York State Public Safety Department announced late Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. Original report: A 68-year-old woman has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. Shirley Thompson, of Tarrytown, a vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in nee…
Missing Westchester Man Found Missing Westchester Man Found
Missing Westchester Man Found Update: A 72-year-old man who went missing in Westchester has been found. Jesus Otero had last been seen on Carol Avenue in Yonkers at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13.  Authorities announced he had been located on Sunday evening. Original report: A 72-year-old man has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Jesus Otero, a vulnerable adult with dementia and Parkinson's disease who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen on Carol Avenue in Yonkers at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13.  He is 5-foot-11, 145 pounds with gray hai…
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island.  "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island
Missing Westchester Man Located In Rhode Island Update: A 78-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Westchester has been located about 150 miles away from home. Gerardo Carlesimo of Yonkers, who was last seen at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, was located in Westerly, Rhode Island.  "A concerned citizen noticed him pull over and get out of his car," the New York State Public Safety Department said early in the evening Saturday. "He seemed confused and the concerned citizen asked if he was OK and then contacted local police. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation." Original report: A 78-year-old man with …
Missing Westchester Man Found Missing Westchester Man Found
Missing Westchester Man Found Update: A 72-year-old man who went missing late last week has been found. Winston Goodman, who had last been seen on Rockledge Avenue in Mount Vernon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, has been located, the New York State Public Safety Department announced on Monday afternoon, Aug. 19. Original report: A 72-year-old man has gone missing in Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Winston Goodman has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on Rockledge Avenue in Mount Vernon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 and is believed to be o…
Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips
Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.7 million Americans were estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, which brings attention to those struggling with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. As we age, it is common to have some memory loss, or age-associated memory impairment, due to the deterioration of our hippocampus, the region of the brain responsible for the formation and retrieval of memories. Blood flow to the brain can also decrease with age, causing memory impairment and changes in cognitive …